Brown King Crow Butterfly
Common NameBrown King Crow Butterfly
Scientific NameEuploea euclaea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsParsonsia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on toxic host plants, sequestering defensive compounds. Pupae are typically metallic.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown wings with a distinct pattern of white spots, especially the broad submarginal white band on the hindwings. The body is black with white spots.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown butterfly with numerous white spots across its wings, featuring a prominent submarginal band of larger white spots on the hindwings.
